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Gaymar TP-500 Heat Therapy - Service Manual PDF
Gaymar TP-500 Heat Therapy - Service Manual PDF
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T/PUMP
TP500 / TP500C
Heat Therapy System
LISTED 304L
STANDARD (NORME)
C22.2 NO. 125 RISK
CLASS (CATEGORIE
DE RISQUES) NO. 2G
SERVICE MANUAL
P/N 11950-000 9/03
CONTENTS SERVICE MANUAL
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
T/PUMP, T/PAD, Mul•T•Pad, Clik-Tite, and Gaymar are registered trademarks of Gaymar Industries, Inc. U. S. PATENT 4,068,870
©2001.GaymarIndustries,Inc.Allrightsreserved. www.gaymar.com
SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
DANGER
WARNING
• Onlyqualifiedmedicalservicepersonnelshouldrepairthe
T/Pump. Improper repair may result in death or
serious injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
• Always perform the FUNCTIONAL CHECK AND SAFETY
INSPECTION(pp.10-14)aftermakingrepairsandbefore
returning the T/Pump to patient use. Document your
findings on the INSPECTION FORM (p. 15). Improper
repair may result in death or serious injury,
equipment damage, or malfunction.
CAUTION
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SERVICE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
SinglePad MultiplePads
Heattherapyiseffectiveinthedilationofbloodvessels,therebyincreasing
thebloodflowtotheheatedarea.Heattherapyhasavarietyofuses,the
most common being treatment of aches and pains in joints and muscles.
TheT/Padprovidestheinterfacefordeliveringtheheattherapy.The
uniquebuttondesignallowswatertoflowandprovidestrouble-free
operation when the pad is folded. This reduces the number of pads your
facilitymustkeepininventory.Thepadsareappliedtothepartofthe
bodyrequiringheattherapy,andthecirculatingwatermaintainsthepadat
thesetpointtemperature.Thetemperaturesetpointiskey-operatedto
preventtampering.
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
FEATURES
Figure2—T/PumpFeatures
FEATURES Attached Hose 10 ft (305 cm) dual hose. Connectors allow pads to be
connectedtothepump(seefigs.3and4,p.5).
Tip-over Turnsheateroffifpumpistipped.
Switch NOTE: This does not activate the OVER TEMP light.
CircuitBreaker Whenthecircuitbreakertrips,thesmallbuttonin
thecenterwillextend1/4",exposingawhiteband.
Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
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SPECIFICATIONS TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
Storagetemperatures -30°Fto160°F(-34.4°Cto71.1°C)
(empty)
Averageoperating ±2°Fat107°Fsetting
temperatureaccuracy
Circuitbreaker 3 amperes
1stbackuplimit Bimetallic(trippointfixed)
thermostat 110°F to 117°F (43.3°C to 47.2°C)
(manifoldmounted)
2ndbackuplimit Bimetallic(trippointfixed)
thermostat 110°F to 122°F (43.3°C to 50°C)
(wellmounted)
Electricalrequirements
Voltage (VAC) 120
Frequency(Hz) 60
Current(amps) 1.8
Powerreq'd(watts) 200
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLIK-TITE® CONNECTORS
(on TP500):
ToattachClik-Titeconnectorsfromhosetopad:
1. Insertmalefittingsintofemalefittingswith
atwistingmotion(figs.3Aand3B).
2. Whenfittingsarefullyinserted,snaplocking
ringintoplace(figs.3Cand3D).
3. Todisconnect,simplyreversetheprocedure.
COLDER-STYLE CONNECTORS
(on TP500C):
1. ToattachColder-styleconnectorstoapad,
push the male coupling onto the female cou-
pling.Whenyouhearanaudible“click”,the
4A
connectorsarejoined(fig.4A).
2. TodisconnectColder-styleconnectors,press
down on the thumb tab of the female coupling.
Thecouplingswillpartiallydisconnect.Pullthe
malecouplingoutfullytodisconnect(fig.4B).
4B
Figure 4—Colder-style Connectors
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE MANUAL
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
2. Open the fill cap on top of the pump. Fill the pump with room
temperature(i.e.,nothot)distilledwatertotheoperatinglevel
indicatedonthesideofthepump.
NOTE: Using tap water will decrease the life of the pump.
3. Inserttemperaturesettingkey.Settemperatureasprescribedbythe
physician.Removekeytopreventtampering.
4. Plugthepumpintoaproperlygroundedoutlet.
6. Ifthewaterleveldropsbelowtheoperatinglevel,addwater.Donot
overfill. Overfilling can result in reduced pump motor life.
7. ApplyT/Padtothepatient.FollowT/Padinstructions.
8. Forspecifiedperformance,keepthepumpatorabovethelevelofthe
pad.
9. Ifthepumpisplacedbelowthepad(s),waterwilldrainintothepump
whenitisshutoff.Ifthepumphasbeenoverfilledorifmultiplepads
areconnected,excesswatercanleakoutontothefloororcause
reducedmotorlife.
2. ConnecttheT/PadClik-Titeconnectorstogether,whereapplicable.
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SERVICE MANUAL STORAGE / CLEANING
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
Storage (Short term) Disconnect pad. Connect ends of the connector hoses together,
whereapplicable.Openhoseclamps.Leavewaterinthereservoir.
Topreventhosekinks,coilthehoseratherthanfoldingit.Fastenthehose
andcordwithstrap.
Storage (Long term) Connect pad. Open hose clamps. Add 1/4 ounce GAYMAR MTA33
germicidalorequivalenttowateralreadyinreservoir.Runfortwo(2)
minutes. Drain pump. Close hose clamps. Disconnect pad. To prevent hose
kinks,coilthehoseratherthanfoldingit.Fastenthehoseandcordwith
strapandstorepump.
Draining Unplug the power cord. Disconnect the pad or hoses from one another,
keepinghosesatorabovetheleveloftheT/Pump.Removethefillcapand
inverttheT/Pumpoverasink.Whenallfluidhasdrainedfromthehoses
andreservoir,replacethefillcapandconnectthehosestogether,where
applicable.
Pads/Accessories For best results use only GAYMAR T/Pads® or Mul•T•Pads®. The unique
buttondesignallowswatertoflowandprovidestroublefreeoperation
whenthepadisfolded.Thisreducesthenumberofdifferentsizesofpads
yourfacilitymustkeepininventory.TheT/Padscanbeinterconnected(on
model TP500 only) to provide therapy to more than one body site at a
time(seefig.1,p.2).Forabrochurelistingthevariouspads,contactthe
GAYMAR Customer Service Department (see inside cover for telephone
numbers).
An optional bed bracket (model TP20A) is available to mount the T/Pump
on the footboard of a bed.
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THEORY OF OPERATION SERVICE MANUAL
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
• Thetemperaturecontrolleristhermistoractuated (fig.5,item1,p.9).
Thiscontrollerisadjustableoveratemperaturerangeof85°Fto107°F
(29.4°Cto41.7°C).Thedesiredwatertemperatureissetwithaspecial
removablekey(fig.5,item7).Topreventunauthorizedtemperature
settingchanges,removethekeyafterthetemperaturehasbeenset.
• Themanifoldbackuplimitthermostat(fig.5,item9)ismountedonthe
brassmanifoldblock(fig.5,item8).Thisthermostatsenseswater
temperature flowing to the pad and will shut off the pump and heater
andactivatethe OVERTEMP lightifthewatertemperatureexceeds
specificlimits.Thepurposeofthemanifoldbackuplimitthermostatisto
prevent the pump from providing water at too high a temperature to
thepad.
• Thewellbackuplimitthermostat(fig.5,item5)ismountedonthebrass
plate(fig.5,item11)thatextendsalongandundertheheater(fig.5,
item4)nearthebottomofthereservoir.Thisthermostatsenseswater
temperatureinthereservoirandwillshutoffthepumpandheaterand
activatetheOVERTEMPlightifthereservoirtemperatureexceeds
specificlimits.Thepurposeofthewellbackuplimitthermostatisto
both prevent the pump from providing water at too high a temperature
to the pad and to protect the pump from high temperature damage due
toalowwaterlevel.
• Thetip-overswitch(fig.5,item2;seealsofig.12,item64,p.27)is
mounted on the PC board. This mercury-type switch will shut off the
heaterifthepumpistippedmorethan45°fromtheverticalposition.
NOTE: The tip-over switch does not shut off the pump
motor or activate the OVER TEMP light.
Thereturnhosefitting(fig.5,item10)ismachinedinternallytoactasan
orifice.Thismaintainsabackpressureinthepadtomakeitresistantto
flowrestrictions.
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SERVICE MANUAL T/PUMP COMPONENTS
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
TOP
(wireharnessremovedforclarity)
BOTTOM
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FUNCTIONAL CHECK SERVICE MANUAL
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
DANGER
WARNING
• Onlyqualifiedmedicalservicepersonnelshouldrepairthe
T/Pump. Improper repair may result in death or serious
injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
• Always perform the FUNCTIONAL CHECK AND SAFETY INSPECTION
aftermakingrepairsandbeforereturningtheT/Pumptopatientuse.
Document your findings on theINSPECTION FORM (p. 15).
Improper repair may result in death or serious injury,
equipment damage, or malfunction.
CAUTION
INTERVAL Toassuretheoptimumperformance,dependabilityandsafety,thefollowing
shouldbeperformedonceperyear(orasspecifiedinthefacility's
preventivemaintenanceprogram)andaftermakingrepairs.
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SERVICE MANUAL FUNCTIONAL CHECK
TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
2. Oil the pump motor every 6 months with Anderol #465 (GAYMAR
P/N 77137-000) or equivalent to extend the life of the T/Pump motor.
Anderol#465isasyntheticoil.Donotuseapetroleum-basedoilsince
itwillleavearesidueasitbreaksdown,causingthemotortoseize.
Addfour(4)dropsofoiltotheventholeinthebearinghousingofthe
motorlocatedbelowthefan.Usingamicrooiler,applyasimilar
amounttothelowerbearingatthelocationindicatedinfigure6.
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SERVICE MANUAL
FUNCTIONAL CHECK TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
TPC1 TEST COVER 1. When connecting the test cover, do not remove any wiring connec-
INSTALLATION tionsintheT/Pump.Simplyclipthetestcoveralligatorclipsonto
terminalswiththesamecolorwire.
2. ConnectTPC1testcover(seefig.7A/7B,p.22and10A/10B,p.25).
Always match the color of TPC1 wiring connections to the color of
T/Pumpwiring.Besuretokeepwiresawayfromfan.Installtestcover.
Besuretopushcoverontightly.Itisnotnecessarytoinstallscrews.
3. Connect pump with test cover, pad, TPT9 flow/temp tester, and
adaptorhoseassemblyifrequired(seefig.8,p.23).BesuretheTPT9is
connectedtothesupplysideoftheT/Pump,beforethepad.
4. Fillunitwithroomtemperaturedistilledwaterandreplacefillcap.
Connectpad.Placepadonaninsulatingmaterial(e.g.,clothortowel).
5. SetbothtestcoverswitchestotheOPENposition.
1. Measurethemaximumcurrentleakageinallcombinationsofheater
“ON” or “OFF” and power switch “ON” or “OFF.” Access to chassis
groundforcurrentleakagetestingisavailablethroughtheholewhere
thehoseconnectstothepump.Thehighestreadingistypicallyless
than 30 microamperes. The maximum allowable reading is 100
microamperes.Recordthehighestreading.
2. Disconnectleakagemetersetup.
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP FUNCTIONAL CHECK
FLOW RATE TEST 1. Be sure the pad is flat and warm (approximately 107°F) and at the same
levelasthepump.TopofTPT9float(seefig.8,p.23)shouldreadat
least9gph.Recordreading.
NOTE: If flow is below 9 gph, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING section
(p.21).
OPERATING 1. Make sure temperature is set to maximum (107°F) on dial. Allow unit
TEMPERATURE TEST tocometoasteadytemperature,approximatelythirty(30)minutes.
2. To ensure accurate temperature readings, add a small amount of water
to TPT9 well. Insert thermometer in TPT9 well.
3. Takereadingseverythirty(30)secondsforfive(5)minutesforatotal
often(10)readings.Theaverageofthesereadingsshouldbe107°F
±2°F.Recordtheaveragevalue.Iftheunitisoutofcalibration,referto
CALIBRATIONsection(p.19).
4. Do not let the pump cool down. Proceed directly to Backup Limit
ThermostatTest.
BACKUP LIMIT 1. With the pump operating properly at 107°F ±2°F, move the primary
THERMOSTAT TEST shortingswitchtotheSHORTposition(seefig.7A/7B,p.22).Thiswill
short out the temperature controller and allow the pump to continue
heatingtothetrippointofthebackuplimitthermostat(s).
2. Carefullyobservetherisingtemperatureandrecordthehighest
reading. When a thermostat opens, the pump will turn off, the OVER
TEMPlightwillbelit,andtheHEATERINDICATORlightonthetest
coverwillturnoff.(IftheOVERTEMPlightdoesnotlightandathermo-
stathastripped,replacethelight.)EithertheMANIFOLDorWELLlight
onthetestcoverwillbelitorbothlightswillbeoff,dependingon
whichthermostatshavetripped.
• Ifthemanifoldthermostatlightison,thenthemanifoldthermostat
has opened. The temperature recorded must be between 110°F to
117°F (43.3°C to 47.2°C). If the thermostat operates outside
its intended range, it must be replaced (see page 18).
Proceedtostep3.
• Ifthewellthermostatlightison,thenthewellthermostathas
opened. The temperature recorded must be between 110°F to 122°F
(43.3°C to 50°C). If the thermostat operates outside its
intended range, it must be replaced (see page 18). Proceed to
step3.
• Ifneitherlightison,thenboththermostatshaveopenedatthesame
temperature.Toconfirmthis,togglethethermostatshortingswitch
to the MANIFOLD position. (The MANIFOLD light should be on.)
Next,toggleswitchtotheWELLposition.(TheWELL lightshouldbe
on.) If either thermostat opens outside its intended range as
defined above, it must be replaced (see page 18). Proceed to
step4.
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FUNCTIONAL CHECK TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
3. Totesttheremainingthermostat,togglethelimitthermostatshorting
switchtothepositioncorrespondingtothenon-trippedthermostat.
(Thiswillshortoutthepreviouslyopenedthermostatandallowthe
unittocontinueheating.)Boththermostatindicatorlightsshouldbeoff
and the HEATER INDICATOR light should be on. Carefully observe the
risingtemperatureandrecordthehighestreading.Whenthewater
temperaturerisestothetrippointoftheremainingthermostat,the
OVERTEMPlightwillbeon,thepumpwillturnoff,theheaterindicator
lightwillturnoff,andtheappropriatethermostatlightwillbeon.
• Ifthemanifoldthermostatlightison,thenthemanifoldthermostat
has opened. The temperature recorded must be between 110°F to
117°F (43.3°C to 47.2°C). If the thermostat operates outside
its intended range, it must be replaced (see page 18).
• Ifthewellthermostatlightison,thenthewellthermostathas
opened. The temperature recorded must be between 110°F to
122°F (43.3°C to 50°C). If the thermostat operates outside
its intended range, it must be replaced (see page 18).
4. Unplug the unit, remove the test cover and proceed to LEAK TEST.
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP INSPECTION FORM
Inspectionformsvaryfromhospitaltohospital.
Thefollowingsampleformisintendedasaguide
sothattheimportantparametersarerecorded.
Date ______________
(check one)
2. Lubricate motor
Signature ________________________________________________________________________________
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SERVICE MANUAL
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
DANGER
WARNING
• OnlyqualifiedmedicalservicepersonnelshouldrepairtheT/Pump.
Improper repair may result in death or serious injury,
equipment damage, or malfunction.
• Always perform the FUNCTIONAL CHECK AND SAFETY INSPECTION
(pp.10-14)aftermakingrepairsandbeforereturningtheT/Pumpto
patient use. Document your findings on theINSPECTION FORM
(p. 15). Improper repair may result in death or serious
injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
CAUTION
NOTE: Allwiresareterminatedwithslip-onconnectors.
Whentextsays“removewire,”theslip-onconnectoris
toberemovedfromthematinglugonthespecificitem.
COVER 1. Unscrewfillcap/valveassembly(fig.11,item1,p.26)andremove.
Unscrewplasticretainer.
2. Remove the four screws which retain the cover, two on each end of
the pump.
NOTE:Whenreinstallingthecover,donotforgettoreplacethefill
neckgasket(fig.11,item6).
MOTOR 1. Placeascrewdriverunderfanhub(fig.11,item7,p.26)andtwistto
removefan.
NOTE: When replacing the fan, make sure the hub is flush with top of
motorshaft.
2. Remove green ground wire and orange and blue power wires.
NOTE: To prevent breaking the motor lugs, support them when
removingtheslip-onlugs.
3. Remove the four retaining screws and washers on the top face of the
motor.
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
HEATER
1. Removethegroundwire(green)andthetwoheaterwires(redandblue).
NOTE: Onreassembly,theredwiregoesonthefrontpostoftheheater.
2. Removethethree(3)nutsretainingtheheater.Thescrewsareretained
inthetray.Theheatercanthenberemovedbyraisingandtiltingthetop
oftheheatertowardtheleftsideoftheT/Pump.
3. Reassemblyisthereverseoftheabove.
4. Donotforgettoinstallheatergasket(fig.11,item11,p.26).
PC BOARD
1. Usingtheplastickey(fig.5,item7,p.9),turnthetemperatureindicator
totheeleveno'clockposition.Theslottedcouplingshouldthenbe
positionedwiththeslotopeningup.
2. Cut the plastic tie holding the wire bundle to the PC board. Remove the
red, orange, and blue wires from the PC board.
3. Remove the two screws (fig. 11, items 56 & 57, p. 26) retaining the PC
board.Theboardcanthenberaisedfromthetray,exposingthether-
mistorprobeassemblyinthebrassmanifoldblock(fig.11,item47,
p.26).Usecautiontobesurenostrainisputonthermistorleads(fine
whitewires).
4. Carefullyremovethethermistorcapsulefromthemanifold.Toavoid
damagingthethermistor,donotpullonthewires.Adentalpickor
scribecanbeusedtoprythecapsuleoutofthehole.
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DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
5. Onreassembly,putasmallquantityofsiliconeheatsinkcompound
(Dow Corning #340 or equivalent) around the thermistor capsule.
Carefullyinsertthethermistorcapsuleintotheholeonthebrass
manifold block. To avoid damaging the thermistor, do not push on the
wires.Thecapsulemaybeseatedbyplacingneedlenosepliersor
tweezersontheedgeofthecapsule.
6. The remainder of the reassembly is the reverse of the above. Upon
insertingtheP.C.Board,thepotentiometershaft(fig.11,item52,
p.26)mustbeintheverticalpositiontomatewiththeslotinthe
temperatureindicator(fig.11,item40,p.26).RefertoCALIBRATION
procedures(pp.19-20).
MANIFOLD BACKUP 1. Remove the two (2) wire lugs. Note the position of the color coded
LIMIT THERMOSTAT wires.FacingthefrontoftheT/Pump,thepurplewiregoesontheleft
handlug,andtheorangewiregoesontherighthandlug.
2. Remove the two (2) screws retaining the thermostat to the brass
manifoldblock.
3. Reassemblyisthereverseoftheabove.
4. Alwaysbesuretocheckthebackuplimitthermostatsaccordingtothe
FUNCTIONAL CHECK (pp. 13-14).
WELL BACKUP
LIMIT THERMOSTAT NOTE: Do not attempt to replace the well thermostat. To
insureproperoperationofthisthermostat,itisrivetedandsealed
tothetrayassembly.Experiencehasproventhatitcannotbe
successfullyreplaced.Ifthisitemisdefective,replacethe
entire tray assembly (fig. 11, item 17, p. 26).
TRAY 1. Removetheeight(8)screws(fig.11,item15,p.26)aroundtheinside
wallofthetray.Gentlyprythereservoirfromthetray.
2. Removeallcomponentsincludingseal,bushing,andclipsfromtheold
trayandreinstallintothenewtrayassembly.
3. Attachthereservoirtothetray.Checkthatthereservoirringseal
(fig.11,item19,p.26)isproperlylocatedinthegrooveinthetray.
Installtheeight(8)screwstorquedtoapproximately6in.-lbs.
4. Alwaysbesuretocheckthebackuplimitthermostatsaccordingtothe
FUNCTIONAL CHECK (pp. 13-14).
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP CALIBRATION
DANGER
WARNING
• Onlyqualifiedmedicalservicepersonnelshouldrepairthe
T/Pump. Improper repair may result in death or serious
injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
• Always perform the FUNCTIONAL CHECK AND SAFETY INSPECTION
(pp.10-14)aftermakingrepairsandbeforereturningtheT/Pumpto
patient use. Document your findings on theINSPECTION FORM
(p. 15). Improper repair may result in death or serious
injury, equipment damage, or malfunction.
CAUTION
Thecalibrationshouldbeperformedinatemperaturecontrolledroom,
between 70°F and 75°F.
CALIBRATION 1. Remove the pump cover by removing the two (2) screws at each end
ofthepump.Thefillcap/valveassemblycanberemovedbyunscrewing
thecapandplasticretainer.Thecoverisnowfreetoberemoved.
2. CarefullyremovethebluetorquesealfromtheR3trimpot(fig.12,
item 63,p.27),locatedatthetoprightcorneroftheprintedcircuit
board.
3. Installtestcover.SeeFUNCTIONALCHECK(p.12)andfigures7A/7B.
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CALIBRATION TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
4. Connect pump, pad, TPT9 flow/temp tester, and adaptor hose assem-
blyifrequired(seefig.8,p.23).
5. Fillpumpwithroomtemperaturedistilledwater.
NOTE: Besurethetemperaturedialisalwayssettothe
maximum clockwise position when making
calibrationmeasurementsandadjustments.
7. Theprimaryshortingswitch(fig.7A/7B,p.22)onthetestcovermust
beintheOPENposition.Thebackuplimitthermostatshortingswitch
(fig.7A/7B)mustbeintheOPENposition.
9. Startrecordingthetemperaturereadingseverythirty(30)secondsfor
five(5)minutesforatotaloften(10)readings.Theaverageofthese
readingsshouldbe107°F±2°F.Ifnot,itwillbenecessarytoadjustthe
R3trimpot(fig.7A/7B,p.22).Thisisaccomplishedbyinsertingan
insulatedalignmenttoolthroughthesmallholeintheleftsideofthe
TPC1 test cover. Turn the potentiometer screw clockwise to increase
the water temperature. Turn the screw counterclockwise to decrease
thewatertemperature.
Do not force the adjusting screw past its stops.
10. Afterthefinaladjustmentismade,lettheunitrunforone-halfhour
andrecheckthecalibrationasdescribedinstep9.Thebandwidth
shouldnotexceed2°F.Bandwidthisthedifferencebetweenthe
maximum and minimum temperature excursions. If the OVER TEMP
lightisactivatedduringthecalibrationadjustment,thewatermustbe
replacedwithwater75°Forlessandthecalibrationprocedure
repeated.
11. Withoutlettingthepumpcool,proceeddirectlytotheBackupLimit
Thermostat Test as outlined in the FUNCTIONAL CHECK (p. 13).
Recordallresultswhenrecalibrating.
Applybluetorquesealafterthetrimpothasbeenadjustedproperly.
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING
"OVER TEMP" light is 1. Pad or hose is kinked. Hose clamps are closed. Turn switch off, unplug pump, and dump water out. Unkink pad and/or
on. hose. Open hose clamps. Refill with room temperature distilled water
to proper level.
2. Water level is low, or reservoir is empty. Plug pump in, turn switch on, and wait 40 minutes.
4. One of the backup limit thermostats has failed. Unplug pump and install a test cover. Determine which thermostat has
failed. Refer to Backup Limit Thermostat Tests (p. 13). Replace
thermostat (p. 18).
5. PC board (temperature controller) has failed. Unplug pump, install test cover, and perform Calibration (pp. 19-20).
Replace PC board as required (pp. 17-18).
T/Pump will not pump. 1. Water level is low, or reservoir is empty. Refill with room temperature distilled water to proper level.
ON/OFF switch pilot
light is lit.
2. "OVER TEMP" light is on. Refer to "OVER TEMP" section above.
T/Pump will not pump. 1. The "ON" switch may not be fully engaged. The light on the switch should be lit. Verify that the switch is fully
ON/OFF switch pilot engaged in the "ON" position.
light does not light.
2. The electrical cord is not plugged into a Insert the plug fully into the receptacle.
grounded electrical receptacle.
3. Check circuit breaker. If center button has Unplug T/Pump. Determine cause. Reset breaker.
moved forward exposing white band, breaker
has tripped.
4. Damaged cord or plug, or break in continuity Check plug terminals. Check power cord continuity to breaker.
between cord and breaker. NOTE: Flex cord while checking continuity. Replace power cord
assembly as required.
T/Pump pumps OK, but 1. Unit is tipped. Place unit on level surface.
will not heat.
2. Heater is not receiving power, or is defective. Check if setpoint has been set too low. Remove cover and check
power to heater. If power is present, heater is probably defective. Cold
heater resistance is approximately 80 ohms. Replace if required. If
there is no power at heater terminals, replace PC board.
T/Pump pumps OK, but 1. ON/OFF switch defective. Replace ON/OFF switch. NOTE: Neon pilot light is not replaceable.
ON/OFF switch pilot
light does not light.
Flow rate is less than 1. Flow path is restricted or obstructed. Be sure pump is at same level as pad, pad is flat, and water
9 gph. temperature is 107°F. (Flow is specified under these conditions.) Look
for obstructions in the flow path. Open hose clamps. The orifice in the
return hose fitting (fig. 5, item 10, p. 9) is the smallest hole.
Current leakage is too 1. Heater will be the most probable cause. Disconnect heater and check again. Replace heater if necessary. If
high. current leakage remains high, continue disconnecting components until
fault is located.
Resistance to ground 1. Cord or plug connection(s) will be most probable Check that connections are tight (applies to older style [non-molded
failure (greater than cause. type] plugs). Disconnect power lead at circuit breaker and switch.
0.5 ohm) Measure resistance of power cord alone. Replace if necessary. If
problem persists, check grounding wire to each component for
continuity.
2. Locking ring on Clik-Tite connector is not Snap Clik-Tite locking ring shut.
snapped into place (see fig. 3, p. 5).
Colder-style 3. The couplings are not securely connected. Push the male and female ends together until you hear a "click." If it still
Connector leaks, replace connector.
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TPC1 TEST COVERS TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
CAUTION
NOTE:
Route TPC1 wires as shown to avoid Always match color of TPC1 wiring
interferencewithT/Pumpfanmotor. connectionstocolorof T/Pumpwiring.
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP TEST SETUP
23
POWER SWITCH
24
WHITE BLUE J1
NEUTRAL
GRN R4 D1
120V
3.9K 5% 1N4007 R10
BLACK YELLOW VIOLET ORANGE 200
LINE
3A GRN GRN R3 150W,
CB1
HEATER
20K 1% 80 OHM COLD
CIRCUIT BREAKER S2 S3 R5
B1
THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT SETPOINT
PUMP
WELL MANIFOLD 7 1 5
GRN R2 R1 J3
SNAP-ACTION SNAP-ACTION 2 -
931 1% 15K 5% Q1
DISC DISC
3 + 6 2N3904
+
D2 4 U1
LM741 D3 S1
1N5236B C1
100uF 25V 1N914 SWITCH,
TILT MERCURY
D4
DS1 RT1 1N914
OVERTEMP 1 6
LIGHT R8
18.7K 1% 2 5
3 4
Q2
U2
D5 BTB12
MOC3063
R9 1N4007 R6
510 390
R7
J2 390
Figure 9—CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, T/PUMP
Switchwiring:
NOTES: Larger
1. ALL RESISTANCES ARE IN OHMS. switch
2. ALL RESISTORS ARE 5% CARBON UNLESS NOTED.
3. ALL CAPACITORS ARE IN MICROFARADS UNLESS NOTED.
4. REFERENCE: THIS DRAWING CORRELATES TO GAYMAR DRAWING
(B) 11958-000 REVISION NONE.
5. CAUTION: THE ACTUAL ASSEMBLIES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE FROM
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. HANDELING OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW
ACCOMPLISHED ONLY WITH A DEQUATE PROVISION TO PREVENT
ATTENTION ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE DAMAGE.
Static-Sensitive
Devices
Smaller
switch
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TP500/TP500C T/PUMP REPLACEMENT PARTS
* Thewellbackuplimitthermostatispartofthetrayassembly.
Do not attempt to drill out the old thermostat. A leakproof installation is not possible.
Installtrayassembly(seep.18).
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WARRANTIES TP500/TP500C T/PUMP
PUMP Alllaborperformedandpartsprovidedfreeofchargeforaperiodofone
(1)fullyearfromthedateofpurchase,providedtheequipmentisreturned
withpriorauthorization*prepaidtoanauthorizedGAYMARservice
centerorthefactory.
PARTS Defectivepartswillbeexchangedfreeofchargewheredefectsinmaterials
and/orworkmanshipoccurwithin90daysfromdateofdeliveryprovided
the parts are returned with prior authorization* prepaid to GAYMAR
Industries.
* Forpriorauthorizationonallitemsbeingreturnedtothefactoryand
for a Return Goods Number (RG#), call Customer Service at
(716)662-2551
1 800 828-7341
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®
Phone:
1 800 828-7341
(716) 662-2551
FAX:
T/PUMPS® AND T/PADS® 1 800 993-7890
ARE MADE IN THE USA (716) 662-0748